A Replication Crisis and a Housing Crisis (EP.168)

<p>Today we have a somewhat unique episode for all of our listeners, rounding up the news and information from the world of finance and investment before we welcome Ben Rabidoux back to the show. Ben was a guest on Episode 96, which aired early during the pandemic last year, and we are so happy to have him here for another appearance, to touch in with his real estate expertise, and his thoughts on the current issues facing the Canadian housing market. Ben is the Founder of Edge Realty Analytics and North Cove Advisors and is essentially a real estate analyst, which means he has many clients that are institutional investors and fund managers, who he helps with the real estate side of their portfolios. In this conversation, Ben gives us loads of insight into the current landscape of Canadian real estate, the roots of the contemporary conditions, and what the data can teach us about the high prices that are so prevalent at present. We also hear from Ben about some potential policy solutions, and how the pandemic has affected the rental market. So for all this and a whole lot more in today's episode, be sure to join us on the Rational Reminder Podcast.</p> <p> </p> <p><strong>Key Points From This Episode:</strong></p> <p> </p> <ul> <li>Some of the best media we have encountered recently; podcasts, documentaries, and more. <strong>[0:02:01.3]</strong></li> <li>News from the community and why we had to ban a user for the first time. <strong>[0:03:46.1]</strong></li> <li>Quick book reviews of the illuminating <em>DeFi and the Future of Finance</em> and <em>Blockchain Bubble or Revolution</em>. <strong>[0:07:05.8]</strong></li> <li>Changes in the world of finance and investment; Walgreens' new bank account and beyond. <strong>[0:12:22.3]</strong></li> <li>Today's listener question dealing with research-based investment decisions and frequently cited papers. <strong>[0:15:27.5]</strong></li> <li>Recent research from Robert Novy-Marx and Fama and French on US value premiums and factors that matter. <strong>[0:22:01.3]</str